TIME WELL SPENT

The time at Walden University has been time well spent. I continued my ECE graduate studies for a reason; to advocate for children and families. With having support from  my family, friends, and colleagues has really showed me that people do care.
Learning about additional advocacy organizations, challenges in the early childhood field has prepared me on how to research and represent the children/ families.

I would like to  send a virtual "CHEERS" to all of my colleagues on their accomplishments here at Walden University. Continue all your professional learning development. I know we have more to learn and experience which I know we are prepared to lead early childhood education to the next level.


To Dr. E,

 
Thank you for the time, dedication, and effort you put forth in your students. I truly thank you for working with me, giving me the guidance to think outside the box, and for being patience.....We need more professor like you in ECE field that will motivate  and encourage the students  in our field. Once again, I truly thank you for all your assistance these past 8 week.

Sincerely,
Brittney E!

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 The three international organizations that appealed to me are Save the Children, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, and Global Children's Initiative. These organizations appeal to me because they are not  only saving the children but the children and families as a whole.  For example, the Global Children's Initiative  was established in 2009 to advance the Center's mission internationally through a collaborative, science-based approach to improving the survival, health, learning, and behavior of children facing significant adversity. Its commitment to global work not only acknowledges a moral responsibility to meet the needs of all children, but it also represents a critical investment in the economic productivity, positive health outcomes, and strong civil society of all nations—from the poorest to the most affluent (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/activities/global_initiative/).
 UNESCO advocates for children health, nutrition, and safety along with children holistic development in learning.  Save the Children has numerous umbrellas for advocating for children in the United States and around the world. Save the Children advocates for education-providing books, and materials to children, emergency response unit ( natural disasters) protecting children fro abuse/neglect, and providing resources/education about HIV/AIDS awareness.
 Save the Children have jobs currently available in US and internationally in public policy advocating the organizations mission and vision. UNESCO has employment and fellowships available but unfortunately, I am unable to access this link. Their is a disclaimer on the website about job recruitment's.  The Global Initiative I believe has opportunities for ECE professionals at the doctorate level to conduct and analyze research. Global Initiative provides fellowships for students and networking( which is part of Harvard University).
I would need additional experiences with advocating for children and families before I would demonstrate interest in these position. Also, I would experience advocating in the United States before expanding to international affairs. I know I would development the necessary skills as I am in taking all the experiences.  
References
Global Initiative (2015) President and Fellows of Harvard College retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/activities/global_initiative/applying_the_science_of_early_childhood_in_brazi/

UNESCO retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/join-us/ 

Save the Children (2015) retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6226565/k.BFEA/Working_at_Save_the_Children.htm